Staff Mission Assurance Engineer

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsStaff Mission Assurance EngineerUnited States-West Virginia-Rocket CenterApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10240455RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Job DescriptionThe Staff Mission Assurance Engineer will provide leadership to our Missile Products team at our Rocket Center, WV location. This position acts as a quality liaison for Operations, Program Management, customer, government agencies and various other functions. This position will be on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work opportunities on this role.  Specific responsibilities include the following: - Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.- Analyze data and drive process improvements- Receive and/or develop inspection plans based upon statistical methods- Review data and statistical analysis to assess process capability to meet required standards and specifications- Use Lean tools such as risk assessment, 8D, DFMEA and/or PFMEA- Build good working relationship with suppliers, conducting periodic supplier audits to make sure that they are working according to plan- Validate and coordinate product readiness for use or delivery, including FAAT qualifications of new suppliers- Provide and support failure analysis processes for program hardware- Perform independent risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues and communicate issues and findingsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 8 years of relevant experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university. Ability to lead investigations, organize data, and present corrective action board investigationsAbility to report status updates and technical data to directors and managersSignificant technical leadership experience in at least two of the following areas:DoD development projectsEnergetics production projectsElectronics production projectsComposites production projectsFamiliarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001Strong interpretation skills with technical drawings and GD&TExperience with root cause and corrective action methodologies such as 8D or 5 WhyExperience working with suppliers to support supplier corrective actionsProficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Able to work on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret ClearanceUS Citizenship requiredPreferred QualificationsExperience with performing and reviewing First Article inspections (FAI)Experience with conducting internal and external audits, as well as supporting third party auditsASQ Certified Quality EngineerLean Six Sigma training and certificationWorking knowledge of MES software (i.e., Solumina) and ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Costpoint)Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The...